Ever catch a news report and think to yourself that it can’t possibly be true? Well, it’s likely one of those times you should trust your instincts.
Oftentimes you may read, hear or see a media report that offers a sensational headline or teaser – but what you may not read, hear or see is that the science behind it just isn’t there. For example, we have no doubt you’ve seen a headline that says something like “Diet Soda Makes You Fat.” True? Not so much. In fact, the body of science shows the opposite: that low- and no-calorie beverages can be part of an overall weight management plan.
Or how about “Kids Consuming Large Amounts of Highly Caffeinated Energy Drinks?” Seems scary right? It would be if it were true. But it’s wrong on both counts. When it comes to caffeine, mainstream energy drinks actually contain significantly less caffeine than a similarly sized coffeehouse coffee. And children under 12 have virtually no caffeine consumption from energy drinks. And you don’t have to believe us. That fact is based on government data reported in the journal Pediatrics.
So next time you read, hear or see something in the media about non-alcoholic beverages and their ingredients, don’t take it for granted. Pause and take a moment to check out Let’s Clear It Up at http://www.letsclearitup.org/, where we aim to clear up misinformation with just the facts.
